Federal records document 99 natural disaster events in the Fair Haven, VT area (ZIP 05743). These include 53 blizzards, 26 floods, and 18 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $85.5M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (53 total). Of these, 9 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $846K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 23, 2003.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (42%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $84.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 4, 2023.
Fair Haven has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fair Haven was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2011, which caused $51.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 24, 2020), causing $16M in damages. Flood on Aug 24, 2020 also caused significant damage ($16M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 05743 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (53 events), floods (26 events), hailstorms (18 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fair Haven, VT, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $846K in property damage.
Yes, Fair Haven (ZIP 05743) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $84.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 05743 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2011. This event caused $51.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $85.5M in property damage in the Fair Haven, VT area (ZIP 05743). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →